1. the fact of having committed a crime or offense
Usage: legal
2. a feeling of having done something wrong or failed in an obligation

Examples

• The jury determined his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
• She was overwhelmed with guilt after lying to her parents.
• The evidence clearly established the defendant’s guilt.
• He felt no guilt about taking the last piece of cake.
• Her guilt over the accident haunted her for years.
• The prosecutor had to prove guilt, not just suspicion.
• Guilt washed over him when he saw her disappointed face.